Amazon(US:AMZN) Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-06-19 05:01Monetary Policy - The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates and indicated two potential rate cuts this year, while Chairman Powell warned of rising inflation due to proposed tariffs [4][5][6] - Powell stated that inflation is expected to rise in the coming months as tariffs will increase consumer costs, emphasizing the need for data-driven decisions [6][11] - The Fed's new economic forecasts suggest a moderate stagflation scenario, with a projected growth rate of 1.4% and an unemployment rate of 4.5% by 2025, alongside an inflation rate of 3% [4][8] Brazil's Monetary Policy - Brazil's central bank raised the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 15% and hinted at a pause in tightening to assess the impact on inflation and economic activity [12][13] - The central bank has raised rates a total of 4.5 percentage points since September of the previous year, with inflation predictions remaining above the target until 2028 [13] Automotive Industry - Ferrari has postponed the launch of its second electric vehicle to at least 2028 due to weak demand for high-performance electric cars [66][69] - Polestar received a $200 million investment from Geely's founder Li Shufu to support its operations [79] - Jianghuai Automobile Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Huawei to enhance their partnership in smart vehicle solutions [80] Semiconductor Industry - Texas Instruments announced plans to invest over $60 billion in the U.S. to build seven semiconductor factories, marking a significant investment in domestic manufacturing [45][49] - The investment aims to create 60,000 jobs and is seen as a response to the competitive landscape, particularly against Chinese rivals [49] Artificial Intelligence - China has registered 433 large AI models, emphasizing the integration of AI technology in various sectors [20][21] - Baidu launched the first highly integrated multimodal digital human, showcasing advancements in AI technology [24] - Alibaba released an upgraded version of its Qwen3 AI model compatible with Apple's MLX architecture, indicating a strategic partnership in AI development [25][26] Renewable Energy and Materials - A Chinese research team has developed a new semi-transparent photoanode device to enhance solar water-splitting efficiency, contributing to the advancement of artificial leaf technology [44] - Yingshi plans to invest 650 million yuan in Inner Mongolia for a rare earth permanent magnet materials project, with the first phase expected to cost 400 million yuan [54][56] Quantum Security - Guoxin Technology successfully tested its new quantum-resistant security card, which supports both traditional and quantum-resistant algorithms, enhancing data security against quantum computing threats [57][58][60] Transportation and Logistics - The "Jinhua-Bashi-Baku" international transport corridor launched its first freight train, marking a new logistics route through Central Asia to Azerbaijan [18]